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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-24
LABOR MATTERS.

A Number of *. of l.. Assemblies Threat
ened with Suspension.
NEW YORK, April 23.--It is believed among
the members of district assembly No. g.,
knights of Labor, known as the printers dis
trict, Of this city and Brooklyn, that that dis
trict and other districts throughout the country
will be suspended shortly by the general execu-
tive board for taking up the case of the Montauk
Association, of Brooklyn. and ventilating its
grievances throughout the order. The printers
believe they say. that they are the side of
right and justice. and do not fear the outcome
of their action. The Montauk Association has
been fighting for charter for long time, but.
although the Cleveland convention of the
Knights of Labor decided in their favor, they
have been unable to get one, owing TO the infu-
ence of the Home Club with Mr.. Powderly and
the other leaders in the organization.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. April ga horse-traiuer
named Helms, formerly of indianapolis and en-
ployed by Mr.. W. p. Ijams, at Warren Park,
this city, tried to commit suicide last night
His effort was peculiar, and no less so the fail
ure to kill himself. He was at saloon with
several companions, and had been drinking con-
siderably. AS round of drinks were furnished,
and his companions were raising their glasses
he said, well, here goes. boys" and, placing a
pistol to his breast, fired His companions
caught him. but he drew away, and placing the
pistol at his temple again pulled the trigger.
This time the cartridge failed to explode A
momentlater he tore open his vest and shirt and
took bullet from where it had flattened against
his breast bone. The pistol is No. 80. Helms
is sober to-day and ali right generally
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DR.. McGlynn's Anti-Poverty Society.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NEW YORK, April 23.-Dr. McGlynn, Henry
George and number of their followers have
formed society to be known as the Anti-poverty
Society. The object of the society is to spread,
by such peaceable and lawful means as may be
found most desirable and efficient. a knowledge
of the truth that God has made ample provisions
for the needs of all men during their residence
upon earth. and that poverty is the result of
human laws which allow individuals to claim as
private property what the Creator has provided
for the use of ALL The first meeting of the
society will be held in Chickerine Hall on Sun
day next, when Dr.. McGlynn and Henry George
will sneak
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LINCOLN, Neb., April 23.-Patrick Egan has
caused to be conveyed to the Dublin Castle
authorities an iutimation that If they have any
criminal charges against him. and will give an
undertaking not to change venue, and that they
will not pack jury, but give to him the same
number of challenges exercised by the prosecu-
ton, which is the least number accorded any
where in America, while several of the states
give to the accused double the number OF chas-
ienges exercised by the State, he will, at once.
and 10 matter what may be the expense or IN
convenience, go over to Dublin. and meet any
and all accusations of criminal nature they may
dare TO bring against him. This is Mr.. Egan
reply to the speeches Of Major Saunderson and
the Marquis of Harrington.
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Saiisbury's Fisheries Proposition Denounced.

TORONTO. Ont. April 23.-The Globe, to-day,
referring to Lord Ssl,sbury's proposition for the
settlement Of the fishery question, says Lord
Salisbury proposes ahiect surrender to the
Washington government, not surrender of
anything belonging to the English of Great
Britain, but the surrender of immensely
valuable property belonging to the Britons of
Canada, aud the surrender of every main con-
tentlon hitherto upheld by the Canadian people.
We pointed out. the other day. that the issue
between Canada and the United States such
that one or the other must yield absolutely
less a general settlement evading that issue
could be arrived at. Ons has been reached. 1t
consists i'll giving everything to the United
States. and in dsgracing and dshonorinc the
people of this country IS they could be
disgraced and dishonored by manfullv defending
their rights, even to TIE point of war The offer
of the Tory Premier is cowardly, despisable and
troacherous to Canada, and should it be ratified
by the Dominion Parliament, it will never again
be possible TO assert the right to exclude Ameri-
can fishermen from our inshore waters
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burk, who had charge of the boiler, is missing,
ana Is supposed TO be under the ruins. James
SIMPSON was horribly crushed and is diving in
the hospital. Daniel Bergin was seriously in
juref. Mary keisbury, Elizabeth Farrell, Mrs
Mccormick ard Bridget Cowan, employees. were
badly hurt Three girls in the Booth silk mill
were badly hurt Their lanes Maggie Van
Sile, Rachel Levy and Maggie Stafford. The
first two had their skulls fractured and the last
named received several scalp wounds. Over
Burns was dug out badly bruised. The loss On
property is about $50 OOO
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Pointed Remarks ABOUT Pastoral Visits.

FALL RIVER. Mass, April 23.-At to-day's
session of the New England Southern Metho-
dist Conference, Bishop Fowler delivered an ad-
dress TO candidates in which ne defined the
duties and work of Methodist preachers.
Regarding pastoral visits he said: 'You are ex-
pected to do pastoral business, not social. Re-
member this, and it will save you great deal of
trouble You go into the homes of your parish
representing all these ministers and taking all
their characters with you. Rather die
than come out with soiled garments.
I hope you are married. You ought to be.
Never have a relation that you would be
ashamed to tell your wife OF. Keep that in
mind. and you will never have select confer
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Bismarck's Severity Shown in the Repress
i've Measures in Alsace- Lorraine.

Bismarck's Severity as Shown in the Repress-
i've Measures in Alsace-Lorraine.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS journal.
LONDON. April Embarrassing accounts of
the state of affairs in Alsace- Lorraine continue
to be received. and their publication is winning
for France the sympathies of the masses not
only of England. but of Italy, Belgium and
Spain. The iron Chancellor is welding the law
Of repression with a severity which will proba-
bly, result in the wholesale expatriation
of the anti-German population or war with
France Leading citizens are arrested without
apparent cause. dragged through the streets like
common thieves between gendarmes. aud i'm
INJURED in some fortress, there to await. without
any communication with the outer world the
will and pleasure of the rulers There can be no
doubt to the nature of the feeling which
these rigorous measures are creating throughout
Franco
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Counterfeiters Captured

KANSAS CITY, April % james Alsburv and
William Yates, counterfeiters, were brought TO
this city to-day, having been arrested at Mis-
souri, City. twenty miles from here Counter.
felt coin has been manufactured extensively
there and disposed of III this and other cities and
towns in western Missouri. Five of the canr
were captured after a sharp fight, but the leader
and two others escaped.
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN,


WASHINGTON, April "a, A. NJ
For West Virginia-Fair weather; westerly
winds, falling followed by slowly rising tenn.
perature.
For Ohio, Indiana. Illinois, Missouri and Iowa
Generally fair weather: slight rise in tempera a.
ture; variable winds, generally from southwest
to northwest.
For Wisconsin-Fair weather in southern por-
ton; local snow. followed by fair weather in the
northern portion: northwesterly Winds becom-
ing variable; slowly rising temperature.
For Miehigan-Local SHOWS followed by fair
weather. slowly rising temperatures northwest
erly winds, becoming variable.
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Killed by a Train.

Special to the Indianapolis JOURNAL
EVANSVILLE, Ind. April 23.-Charles Kruse,
a resident of Caborn's Station, was struck by
mail train No. 81, on the Louisville & Nashville
railroad, a few lmiles this side of Caborn's
Station, to-day. The engineer gave warning
and did all in his power to stop the train. but
not in time to Kruse. who was sitting on
the track, asleep. He was brought to this city
on the train. and died a short time later. He
leaves widow and three children.
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The Grant Anniversary.

PITTsBuRG. April 23-Arrangements have
beer completed for the Americas Republican
Club banquet on the occasion of General Grants
sixty fifth birth day anniversary, next Wednes-
day Representatives viii be present from prom
inent clubs in Philadelphia, New York and
Wheeling. Among those who have sent letters
of acceptance Governor Foraker. of Ohio;
Col. Fred Grant. and Hon. John G. New. of In
1i2uapoliS
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Obituary.

Special to the indianapolis Jourrai.
MoRRlsTowN, ind. April 23.-Richard Roam,
an old and highly respected citizen of this coun-
ty, was buried at Concord Cemetery to-day. He
was eighty five years of age. and had been a res
ident of Shelby county sixty-three years. He
had a posterity of 40 persons. five of whom
were of the fifth generation.
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Injured bv = Boiler Exn,osion.

PATERSON. N. j., April 23-A terrible wreck
was caused by the explosion of a rotary RAG
boiler in the Ivanhoe paper mill, this afternoon.
1t wrecked 4 large portion of the MILL went up
through the roof. scared into the air and came
down on j. Fl. Booth 6 Co.'S silk-mill, across
the street. playing havoc with that also. About
twenty persons were injured. VIM. Jenkins
had a piece of his scalp taken of by flying frag-
ments; he was blown into the raeeway. Mike
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A Defiant Catholic Editor.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
New YORK April 23.-In an editorial article.
which will appear in to morrowy issue of the
Catholic Herald. editor O'Laughln declines to
accept any suggestions orders from Arch
bishop Corrigan, and reterates his determine
ton to stand by the cause of DR.. McGlynn
1t is stated on high authority that the Arch
bishop is preparing an exhaustive statement for
the clergy, in which he will exDound Catholic
doctrine and warn the followers of Dr. McGynn
against penalties to which they will be liable if
.hey continue in their course.
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MIR. B,ai.e Receives callers,

CHICAGO April %. Hon James G. Blaine re-
ce,ved delegation from the Irish American and
one from the German American Club in his par
lors today. bur at his request. speeches were
made. He remained standing while the gentle
men, pumberipc possibly 250 were presented to
him. and he shook hands with them al, AT tho
close Of the reception he thanked them for their
call. bnt excused himself from not addressing
them, owiugto his ill-healtn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-24
John Brich. on Free Trade.

LONDON, April % MIR. John Bright, advo-
eating continuance of free trade in England,
has written letter in which he says that the
reason other nations maintain tariffs is that
those who protected are an organized army,
while the consumers merely mob. The
United States, under system of protection, are
burdened with large surplus revenue, yet re-
fuse to lessen duties. thus promoting a system
of corruption unequaled IA any other country.
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Sale of the Kentucky Central.

CIScINSATI April 23-The kentucky Central
railroad, running from Covinston. Ky, to Jeli-
CO, 2l9 miles, and including the Maysville and
Lexington divisions, was sold to day by the
United States Court, in Covineton. to Bliss &
Gates, of New York who bid ST. 300. 900 for the
road bed and leaseholds. and $205, 800 for the
rollins-stock and other movable property The
Louisville IL Nashville representative bid on the
latter. but yielded to- the other party. 1t is I'M
derstood Bliss & Gates buy for Huntington.
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GvInnafhY from Can ada.

TORONTO, Or April % Hon. Mr.. Mowats
resolution of sympathy with Ireland and OF re-
gret that coercion was about to be resorted to,
was carried. in the Ontario Legislature. at $50
o'clock this morning by vote of 80 to Is.
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Glass-workers win Probably Strike.

PITTsBURG. April 23.--The demands of the
glass-mixers and teasers for 10 per cent. ad-
vance in wages has been Endorsed by district
assembly No. 3. Knights of Labor now in ses-
sion here. A strike of the glass workers is now
probable. as the manufacturers have refused to
make any concessions. The strike if ordered,
will affect 1000 men and cause a suspension of
work in fifty Western factories.
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Policeman Held for Manslauehser.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS journal
SOUTH BEND, Ind, April 23.-John Metz, the
officer who shot and killed Bady in the fight be-
tween the authorities and number of tramps
last Tuesday. was arrested to-day and held in
81. 900 for manslaughter. The coroner completed
the inquest to-day, and concluded that the kill
ing was unjustfable.
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Mysterious Shooting of a Boy.

Special to the Indanapolis JoCrnaI-
Peru, Ind, April 23.-Whie Edward Finch
err, a boy six years old, was playing in the
grounds surrounding the residence Of his parents,
this afternoon, some unknown person fired
large load of shot at him. striking him in the
face arms and breast He is severely hurt and
may die.
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suspended for seventv-Five Davs

WASHINGTON. April 23.-The Interstate-com-
merce Commission has made an order suspend
ing the fourth section for seventy FIVE days, sub
jecs to revocation. and with provso that inter-
mediate rates shall not be raised above those in
force April 20. This applies to the Northern Pa
ci6c. the Southern Pacific. the Atchison. Topeka
& Santa Fe and the St. Louis & San Francisco
lYpac
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Hose,-Keeper Charged with Arson.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April BE. T. NJ Simmons.
who was manager of the Hotel Del Monte at
Monterey until the LIST inst. and the day the no.
tel was destroyed by fire, was arrested to-day on
the charge of arson in havings set fire to the ho-
<al
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why Don't We Always Listen:

New York sun.
Wife-If you would pay little more atten.
ton to what say, John. you would be vasIy
better off. You know ! told you that you "efO
very foolish to take your fannels off so soon. !,
Husband (Meeklyl--I know id. by dear,
knowid-ah-chew-k'-ch Dab i'd!
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CHARLOTTE, N. C., April 23-Lady Aymar
daughter of an English earl, who came to thus
country recently. eioped. yesterday. with Henry
Bell, day laborer at the Russell gold mine
where she had been visiting her uncle wealthy
Ensshman who owns the mine. The affair has
created a considerable sensation.
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Arrival Of Canon Wilhsrforce.

New YORK, April 23.-Among the pass,enk Era
who arrived to-day the steamer Saa.e Ee
Canon Wilberforce. his wife and daughter; ill
says he is here chiefly for holiday, Anu -
probably remain about six weeks.
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Gem from the Weekly Press.

indianapolis Taller.
When know an ordinary woman has coms
through ten years of married life without cJn
hitting murder, am ready to say with h0'a'.
Don't talk to me Of fame-enveloped martyrs si'e'
bufiD
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Steamship News.

QUEENSTOWN, April 23--Arrived: Umbria.
from New York.
New York. April 23-Arrived: Celtic and
City Of Berlin, from Liverpool, and France
from London.
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Editor o,Brien,s visit Postponed.

LONDON, April % MIR O'Brien has postponed
his Canadian trip for week, pending the
negotiations for settlement between Lord
Lansdowne's agent and the tenants on his es-
fates. Three more evictions were effected at
Lpegacnrra1 TO-DAY, completing the list Alto
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At Centrevile. Mich, on Thursday, Joseph
Crosse, of Chicago attempted TO board freight
train. when he fell under the wheels and was
completely cecapitated, his head being found
five rods from the body.
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AR. Ecan.s HoId cha,,ence.

sether, forty tenants. representing 300 souls.
have been evicted. The police and soldiers have
heen withdrawn
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RAILWAY NEWS.
Thomas j. Potter Accepts the First Vice
Presidency of the Union Pacific Lines.

Presidency of the Union Pacific Lines.
CHICAGO. April 23.-Thomas ]. Potter first
vice-presdent of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railway, and who for many years has
had the chief executive control of that mpauy's
lines, has rendered his resignation, which has
been accepted to take effect May Is. The officials
of the Burlington road have had the
resignation under consideration for several
weeks. and only accepted it after having been
assured by Mr.. Potter that he had decided to
accept the Office of first vice-president of the
Union Pacific railroad, which had been rendered
him. The announcement of the appointment of
Mr.. Potter to the vice-presidency of the Union
Union Pacific has finally effected lease of the
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company's
lines, the details of which were finally settled
within the past few days. Vice president Pot
ter will assume control Of the allied lines on
May Is, the terms of his contract with the Union
Pacific providing that he is to have control of
the consolidated system, which will, of course,
be operated one company. The Headquarters
will remain, as heretofore. at Omaha. Mr.. Pot
ter as vice president of the Burlington received
$50, 900 year, and it is understood the Union
Pacific will pay him increase.
1t is understood that c. E. Perkins will as
sumo the duties relinauished by Mr.. Potter, and
that other change tine Burlington will be
made for the present The lease of the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company to the Union
Pacific will be signed on Monday.
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Some Fresh News Abou. vvilkie Collins.

Some Fresh News About WiIkfe CoIiin''
Pittsburg Dispatch -,
Wilkie Co!inss trousers always bag az .no
knee. 1t is said, but ambitious young writers
shouldn't endeavor to initiate him In TINS ~
spect Mr.. Collins doesn't write his novels VIII
the knees of his trousers.
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. 49, oA $3.50 1-AF1e OUuul MCuldllou
OPP o II u n % n D E O T.

ence sitting on your case. So conduct yourself
that any man your parish will be glad to have
you CALL whether he is at home or not"
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Time Bar. ITher. Hum. Wind. Weather Rain
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Local Weather Record.

INp1ANApoL1s, April 23. 1ss7
, 1887-04-13
MUSCLE AGAINST N

WsODpiShc SMtSurU ~ uH9Hy
as could getinto Dockstnder's Theatre
las, night that he can do the tricks
which "aTind Reader" Washington
Irving Bishop does. and explain 'hem
too. And hr preasysnearly exploded
the theory TINT there in any mind
reading in the work. Harrison Grey
Fisk- was picked Out as Chairman of
the committee to assist MrAM Montague.
The audience named t1enry Guy
Carleton, Dr.. Moses, w. P. ThOmp.
son, Lew Dockstader, Y. G'ibayedof,
Morris Minton, john sever, Nat
Goodwin, an.l nearly n doz.n others.
Ex-senator Grady was asked 10 go
on the stage with the c"mmitiee, but
didn't want TO. .i*s 3a>
Tile fist test was the mock murder.
which everybody who has seen Bishop,
or Doeksiader4Jin his bnrlesque, or
who las only read The papers for tile
las, 'lree.. weeks, know" all about.
DIR. Moses, stabbed, a gentleman near
the front and hid the dagger in a
coat ON a seal near by. Mr.. Montague
did not find Dr. Moses a good sub
iect to help him discover the digger
and, after scurrying ull override house.
tried another committeeman. He
was useless too, and John Sever was
tried. Mr.. Montagu" wheeled and
twisted him all over the house, and
finally got down to the spot wber"
the dagger was concealed. There
was ~ long tarrying there. but n"
finding. II was all because the sub
irc' did not know the pr else fold of
the coat where The dagger lay, aud
when he said so a!Oud to the house
the audience roared 10 thIMk the
searcher had come SO near only to
have to give it up at last. But they
were satisfied, for il Mr.. Montague
had searched the cOat he would have
got the lbnde. M. Montague stepped
behind Ahe scenes and then the TRACE
dy wassrerenacted by Mr.. Nockst"der
and Mr.. t'arlesOn. Nj. Montague
cnme back and. feeling Mr.. Dock
stad RS pulse, rushed him straight to
the centre row on the west side ut
the orches,ra seats, found the glitter
ing knife in a coat pocket, Jumped
two rows ahead, md stabbed his mas
like a Buffalo Bill Indian. Il took
Just Is seconds. /" picking up the
dagger he cut his hand almost 10 the
bone. The time when the act was
done had been written %" a paper.
Mr.. Montague took hold OF F. l..
Lavrnbury's hand and moved the
hand on q big clock face TO 8 o'clock,
Thu, was the figure, written unknown
to him, on tie paper. The audience
chpered md clapped With pleasure at
the Boston editors success.
Mr.. Thompson shook his impress
sionisi lncas over several groups in
the AUDIENCE aud. with TWO gentle
men of the committee TO help him,
took.a ring, a knife. aud a pin from
three p~ersnus, tied tifem up ina hard
krrchief aud hid the. stolen property.
M. Montagne di,ln't seq any Of the
prdeeaii dgasshp ,ewih l,npressioaist
Thompson ifm sis subject, he traced
his way to the hiddrn bundle, aud